Sr. Accountant

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Gather and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Conduct statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates and significant changes and writes narrative reports explaining findings.
• Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers.
• Ascertain proper handling of financial transactions and approve transactions within designated limits.
• Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
• Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports.
• Responsible for assisting in the monthly close process
• Assist accounting management with review, processing, preparing and analysis of monthly close entries.
• Makes recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures. As well as the accounting process and procedures for improvement of the company's accounting operations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Intermediate level knowledge of all accounting functions and related internal controls, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets and inventory.
• Strong analytical and auditing skills.
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to follow through to resolve issues 
• Ability to identify and implement new processes for efficiencies and enhanced controls 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities independently with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.
• Superior written and oral communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.

EDUCATION AND DIRECT WORK EXPERIENCE

• A 4-year college degree in accounting is required. Master's degree preferred 
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required. 
• 5 or more years accounting or industry accounting experience required.

MUST COMPLETE PI ASSESSMENT IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION:

https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/28w/Candidate_Link

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

We offer:

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify 

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

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